by Jenny Nicholson | Dec 11, 2020 | Local News
Lorna Gower knew Abigail Packer was worthy of being a Kiwibank local hero medalist and didn’t hesitate to nominate her. “She’s hard-working, strong, decisive and unwavering in a good way. She sees the vision and goes for it,” says Lorna. When Abigail got a phone call...
by Jenny Nicholson | Dec 6, 2020 | Local News
Talented students from Waimea Intermediate performed for local primary schools last week. One hundred and twenty students sang, danced and performed in kapa haka, in preparation for their showcase for the community on Thursday night. Earlier this year they were the...
by Jenny Nicholson | Dec 4, 2020 | Local News
Moteliers in the Tasman region who are providing emergency housing are not keen to be named. They are worried they would lose business if it were known they provide emergency housing. One went as far as to threaten to get lawyers involved if his name was printed. “It...
by Jenny Nicholson | Dec 3, 2020 | Local News
The building of a Countdown supermarket on the corner of Champion Road and Salisbury Road will mean temporary changes to traffic flow at the roundabout central to these roads. “We have looked at ways to manage traffic during construction,” says Tasman District...
by Jenny Nicholson | Nov 30, 2020 | Local News
Helen Belton has her dream job, working with animals and doing a bit of gardening. But eighteen months ago things were not looking so good for her. Helen had been out of work and realised she had barriers to employment. Reduced sight and hearing, anxiety and...
